Yu Xiaogang in the Illusion

Just as Yu Mingxiao reached the entrance of the Sea God Temple, Bo Saixi appeared from the side without him noticing and asked softly, "You're back?"

"Bo Saixi, the content of the Fourth Trial is written in a vague way. What exactly is it?" Yu Mingxiao asked casually.

Bo Saixi shook her head slightly, a hint of apology on her face. "I'm sorry, the Sea God didn't give me any additional hints."

In fact, this was the first time that Sea God Island had encountered such a bizarre assessment.

Yu Mingxiao remained silent, and since even the High Priestess of Sea God Island was unaware of the inside story, it was most likely a test of his resolve.

But it doesn't matter anyway.

At the very least, the test specifies what to do, what not to do, and how to complete it. As long as he understands these three points, he will be confident in passing the test.

And to be honest, the Sea God's test of the mind was just so-so, really not that great.

Even someone like Tang San, whose Dao heart was not firm, was able to pass the test and inherit the Godhood of the Sea God.

Although Yu Mingxiao's cultivation time was not long, no matter how bad his temperament was, he was definitely much more confident than Tang San.

Speaking of which, the people of the Douluo Continent generally have a weak sense of Dao.

Whether it's Tang San or Qian Renxue, they're both equally capable, yet they still managed to pass the God-level Trial.

Thinking this way, Yu Mingxiao unconsciously relaxed.

"Bo Saixi, let's begin the Fourth Trial. I'm ready. Take me to the testing location."

Bo Saixi knew he never dawdled and had already guessed he was there for the Fourth Trial. She said softly, "Alright, follow me."

As she spoke, she walked slowly ahead, holding the scepter, her long skirt trailing to the ground, yet spotless.

Yu Mingxiao followed behind her and inadvertently caught a faint, pleasant fragrance.

He raised an eyebrow and glanced at Bo Saixi's retreating figure.

She has a slender and well-proportioned figure, and her gait does not have that seductive or alluring manner, but instead carries a unique charm of dignity and elegance.

If you look closely from the front, there isn't a single trace of age on her face; she looks no different from a stunning beauty in her twenties.

With Bo Saixi serving as the chief examiner, Yu Mingxiao's mood improved somewhat.

The two entered the main hall of the Sea God Temple, passed through several passageways, and finally stopped in front of a heavy stone door.

Bo Saixi turned to look at Yu Mingxiao and explained softly, "This is Secret Room in the Sea God Temple, containing the power left behind by the Sea God. My mission was to bring you here."

"So this is the place of the assessment?"

Yu Mingxiao glanced sideways and raised an eyebrow, asking, "Then how do I get through this door?"

Bo Saixi said, "Take a few steps back. To open the door to this Secret Room, you need the Sea God Divine Power. I'll open the door for you now, but once you're inside, you'll have to rely on your own strength. I can't help you from the outside."

"Okay." Yu Mingxiao took three steps back and gestured for him to proceed.

Bo Saixi stepped forward, raised his scepter, and a clear blue light shone from the top of the scepter, enveloping the stone door of the Secret Room.

"Boom... Boom."

The heavy stone door trembled and slowly opened to both sides, revealing the scene inside.

It was empty inside, seemingly devoid of anything, only filled with a hazy blue mist.

Bo Saixi said, "Yu Mingxiao, the gate has opened. Your Fourth Trial should take place in the Secret Room, possibly an illusion or something similar."

Without needing her reminder, Yu Mingxiao had already stepped inside.

Just then, the stone gate emitted another deep, deafening rumble, the boulders scraping against each other as they slowly closed, isolating the outside world.

"I hope you can pull through this ordeal." Bo Saixi gazed at the slowly closing stone door, her eyes filled with worry and a hint of unspoken concern.

Inside, Yu Mingxiao looked around and, through the pervasive mist, discovered that the Secret Room room was quite large.

Aside from the pervasive fog, there wasn't anything particularly strange about it.

Just as he was wondering why the test hadn't come yet, the scenery around him suddenly changed.

The once misty, secret Secret Room was now filled with countless lights.

A charming backyard with winding paths, a small pond, and a rockery.

Light gauze curtains were wrapped around the courtyard, and a warm breeze blew slowly, causing the curtains to sway gently.

The ground was covered with beautiful flowers and plants, their fragrance subtle yet intoxicating, creating an atmosphere that was both ambiguous and languid.

"This is... my backyard, but how come there are so many light, transparent gauze curtains out of nowhere? Could it be..." Yu Mingxiao frowned slightly, raising his hand to stroke his chin.

Just as he was lost in thought, a soft voice suddenly rang out, interrupting his thoughts.

"What are you standing there for? Come here!"

Yu Mingxiao looked in the direction of the sound and saw several stunningly beautiful women dressed in sheer gauze, their eyes sparkling with spring, and their faces adorned with charming and delicate smiles.

He recognized all of these women: Gu Yuena, Shui Xiwei, Bi Ji, and even Bo Saixi!

"So, this really is a typical test of seduction? Looking at the surrounding scenery, I had a vague idea."

Yu Mingxiao glanced at them and breathed a sigh of relief.

The Fourth Trial said that one must forge ahead without looking back or retreating, but this is probably not what it literally means.

It was probably meant to solidify his resolve.

Now that he understood the details of the assessment, all he needed to do was stay calm and not be affected by the illusion.

"Come on, what are you standing there for? Come and grab us! Whoever you catch, we'll keep you company tonight and let you do whatever you want with us."

"If you manage to capture all four of us, it's not impossible for us to all stay with you!"

Yu Mingxiao glanced at the person who spoke.

The one who spoke in the illusion was actually Gu Yuena.

The contrast between her aloof and elegant demeanor and her current utterance of such alluring words is striking.

Yu Mingxiao quickly looked away, said nothing, and walked straight out of the backyard without looking back.

The four women tried to persuade him to stay, but his gaze remained cold, and he did not turn around.

boom--

The illusion collapsed with a crash, and countless lights appeared before Yu Mingxiao's eyes once again.

Among them, red light is the most prevalent, representing flames and blood.

The scene before him had changed; he had not returned to the previous Secret Room.

Yu Mingxiao was still within the sect, but the scene before him was one of utter devastation after the sect's annihilation.

A raging inferno was burning fiercely, engulfing the sect's palaces and buildings.

Corpses were scattered everywhere, the scene a complete mess, silently telling the story of the horrific death and destruction of this catastrophe.

"Big brother, you still have the guts to come back?!"

Just then, a voice suddenly came from behind, and it sounded somewhat familiar.

Yu Mingxiao looked up following the sound and saw Yu Xiaogang standing not far away, with a man whose face was blurry and looked like it had been pixelated next to him.

Moreover, the person who appeared was Yu Xiaogang in his middle age, exactly the same as the image of him with a buzz cut and a beard that he had imagined. It must have been a hallucination reflecting the memories in his mind.